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Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) 19Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2246 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.2"19%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP26%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)5%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
402 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
ModelZenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5z 4GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RDGalaxy A5 2017 (LG U+) SM-A520L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date6/1/20181/13/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features550nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/100 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
B version (USA):
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
C version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/Cat18
A version:
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
B version (USA):
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41)
C version:
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Band 40)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• Supports glove touch
• ASUS ZenUI 5.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS sound (only headphones)
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)0.337W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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